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The Sun
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Channel 4 sparks fury after using evil Southport killer's mugshot to plug new shows that ‘you will love' in ad
CHANNEL 4 has been slammed after using the mugshot of Southport monster Axel Rudakubana to plug its shows. A Facebook ad featuring the triple killer's haunting face was captioned: "More of the shows you love, more of the shows you will love. Stream now on Channel 4." Last week blundering telly bosses were forced to apologise over the gaffe after sparking fury from the town's MP. Labour backbencher Patrick Hurley raged: "Is this some sort of joke?" He added: "I'm really disappointed to see Channel 4 actively promote this image to Southport residents on Facebook, by buying ads targeting them. "Please stop this." Rudakubana, who killed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the town last July, had his custody photo splashed in a promo for the broadcaster's on-demand service. It meant the harrowing snap was pushed into Facebook users' feeds without warning. Grieving families scrolling Facebook could have been hit with the killer's image completely out of the blue - despite not following Channel 4. The show linked to the ad was a 20-minute news special named ' Southport Killer Sentenced ', broadcast after the killer was jailed at Liverpool Crown Court. Bosses admitted the snap was used by mistake and had been removed. A spokesperson said: "We apologise for any offence or upset this has caused." Telly watchdog Ofcom confirmed it had received a complaint from Mr Hurley. editorial matter for broadcasters." Rudakubana is serving 52 years for murdering Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine. The Sun this month revealed the fiend hurled scalding water over a prison officer while caged at max-security HMP Belmarsh. 4 4
The Guardian
a day ago
- General
- The Guardian
Riots after Southport attack more similar to those in 1958 than in 2011, study finds
The riots that swept the UK last summer had more in common with race riots in the 1950s in Nottingham and Notting Hill, west London, than they did with disorder that broke out in 2011, academic researchers have found. Violence first erupted on the streets of Southport after the murder of three young girls, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, and Bebe King, six, at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town. The perpetrator, Axel Rudakubana, was later jailed for a minimum of 52 years. The riot started on 30 July, a day after the attack, following misinformation that circulated online claiming the attacker was a Muslim asylum seeker. The claim was pushed out by far-right social media accounts. The disorder then spread across England and Northern Ireland, with riots in cities and towns including London, Manchester, Hartlepool, Sunderland, Liverpool, Blackpool, Rotherham, and Belfast. It came to an end just over a week later after dozens of often large counter-demonstrations across the country. While the riots have often been referred to as 'far-right protests', researchers have found that the situation on the ground was actually more complex. The pre-print paper looked at three case studies – Bristol, Hanley in Stoke-on-Trent, and Tamworth. It used interviews and multiple secondary sources to understand what had happened and who was involved. 'Some people call these protests far-right protests,' said the lead author, John Drury, a professor of social psychology at the University of Sussex, 'but were they protests?' 'Well, they didn't take the usual form of protest,' he added. 'I mean, maybe you might call them some kind of direct action.' In the paper, the researchers said: 'Our evidence suggests that participants in the three riots comprised a 'racial' majority (i.e white people) seeking to attack minoritised ethnic groups. 'As such, these riots were unlike the waves of urban riots in the UK in the 1980s and 2011 (which involved an ethnic minority against authority). 'Arguably the summer riots of 2024 had more in common with the 'race' riots in Notting Hill and Nottingham in 1958 and those in Liverpool and Cardiff in 1919.' The violence in the summer of 1958 began in the St Ann's area of Nottingham, and was followed by similar disorder in Notting Hill, fuelled by tensions over increased migration from the Caribbean. Violent attacks were carried out by groups of white men, with them using weapons against Black people. Black homes were also targeted in arson attacks. In another spate of violent disorder in spring and summer of 1919, at a time of postwar job shortages, minority communities in port cities including Glasgow, Cardiff and Liverpool were targeted in racist attacks. The paper said that 'events largely comprised attacks rather than protests', pointing to 'the length of the collective actions, the relative absence of protest event paraphernalia and the unprovoked nature of the violence which at least half of those in each anti-immigrant participants engaged in.' Those attending the various 'protests', the researchers also found, were 'not just far-right activists or individuals affiliated with football 'risk' groups, but also non-affiliated individuals who were anti-immigration, people who were anti-police, and also 'bystanders' who were there to see or record exciting events or who joined in spontaneously'. Sign up to Headlines UK Get the day's headlines and highlights emailed direct to you every morning after newsletter promotion While this was common from data across the three riots, 'proportions are hard to estimate', the paper said. 'There is insufficient evidence to suggest that the anti-immigrant crowds were homogeneous or that all present were equally committed to violent racist attacks,' the researchers said. 'This phrase far right was used about the events,' Drury said. But he added' 'Possibly it's a step from that then to say they're all equally racist.' Making assumptions about those taking part, can cause issues in that policy makers 'assume that the same remediation mitigation policies will work for all of them', Drury said. 'This is what the government started to do, I think, just like they made many assumptions in 2011 about who took part and why they took part, and rapidly rolled out policies that were found to be ineffective and inappropriate.' He gave the example of the then-government's troubled families initiative, which was introduced incorrectly and imagined that everybody who took had taken part had 'some kind of problem with their family upbringing'. Drury also warned: 'Labelling them all as if they're all far right, might actually drive them into the far right.' The research also found that at least four different parties were involved in the events – the anti-immigrant participants, police, counter-protesters, the targets of the actions (asylum seekers and Muslims), while local 'community defenders' were also present in Hanley. 'I guess what was striking was the differences between the three, [Hanley, Bristol, and Tamworth],' Drury said, with different levels of violence and different scales of counter-protest. 'I think that was a striking thing, the variety,' he added. He said that while 'we might talk about them as all the same kind of event', to fail to understand the nuances could cause issues in future prevention and policymaking, because'they were actually quite different'.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Fury at evil Southport killer's cushy jail life where he STILL gets Maltesers, crisps & treats despite guard attack
SOUTHPORT monster Axel Rudakubana can still buy jail treats such as Maltesers and McCoy's despite attacking a guard with boiling water. 7 Axel Rudakubana can still buy jail treats such as Maltesers and McCoys despite attacking a guard with boiling water Credit: Reuters 7 The triple killer, 18, has them served by officers in his cell at London's Belmarsh Prison Credit: Getty 7 Rudakubana can still spend £5.50 a week in the canteen Credit: Alamy 7 The Southport monster is having treats including Maltesers and crisps Credit: Alamy Child killer and A source said: 'He's been spending £5.50 a week in the canteen since the attack, and can spend it on anything he likes as long as it's not dangerous. 'He's still allowed to buy things like Maltesers and Pringles crisps if he fancies them.' Read More on UK News Shadow Justice Secretary He said: 'I cannot believe this monster has been allowed to keep these privileges. It's a disgrace. 'He should be stripped of them immediately, no questions asked. 'It's the least the victims of his horrendous crime would expect. We've got to regain control of prisons before an officer is killed.' Most read in The Sun Since the attack Our source added: 'He is mostly confined to his cell. He fills in a sheet and stuff gets delivered. Southport fiend Axel Rudakubana hurled scalding water over prison guard in 'terrifying' attack putting victim in hospital 'That means that prison officers, who are the colleagues of the guy he attacked, have to collect his canteen order and deliver it to his cell. 'Array of goods' 'It's made some angry and upset. 'The array of goods on the canteen list is quite staggering and it has all the decent brands. 'He can also buy toiletries, vitamins, drinks and biscuits. 'He's not spending much because he's on basic level and doesn't have a job due to the danger he poses. 'But the principle of it is shocking — and he's been spending what he can every week since the attack. It's very rare for a governor to completely strip a prisoner of canteen rights but I'd say this is an instance where it's justified. 'He's also been able to call his family and had a bit of money sent in to him despite the attack.' Lags at Belmarsh can buy goods including Cadbury Twirl bars, Haribo Starmix bags, McCoy's crisps, Diet Coke, Vimto, vitamins, fruit and cereals like Shredded Wheat and Ready Brek. Also on offer are 'I Love You' cards, draughts sets, prayer mats, cross pendants and prayer hats. But Rudakubana is barred from buying anything that could be turned into a weapon. That includes tins of tuna, after the jagged edge of a can was used to slash Rudakubana is also banned from buying butter or baby oil which could be heated for an attack. Police are investigating the 'serious assault' he allegedly carried out at Belmarsh on May 8. The fiend was allowed a kettle and is believed to have used it to boil water. His supervision had been downgraded weeks earlier. It's very rare for a governor to completely strip a prisoner of canteen rights but I'd say this is an instance where it's justified Source The officer was taken to hospital but escaped serious injury and is believed to have returned to work. Rudakubana struck weeks after Rudakubana is also said to have had visits from an imam since his attack. But he has been barred from religious ceremonies for fears he would be targeted. Inmates in UK jails have rights including protection from bullying, access to a solicitor and healthcare plus the right to communication and to make complaints. All other privileges have to be earned, and cons can have their time out of cells severely restricted. Inmates who behave can become 'enhanced' prisoners and earn the right to spend more money and watch TV. Another source said: 'It's fairly unheard of to strip someone of the canteen. But a lot of the public would think it should be done here. "The issue they have is they need to keep him happy and stop legal complaints. Certain prisoners are experts at knowing their rights. 'They were planning to move Rudakubana but the transfer has been delayed by the lack of an alternative. "The natural place would be the separation centre at Frankland. But, ironically, that's been closed down while the attack by Abedi is investigated.' Rudakubana was jailed in January for the murders of The Prison Service said it did not comment on individuals. 7 Bebe King, 6, died in the Southport attack Credit: PA 7 Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, was another victim Credit: PA 7 Alice Da Silva Aguiar, 9, also lost of her life Credit: PA Timeline of events related to the Southport stabbings AXEL Rudakubana has pleaded guilty to the murders of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, and 10 counts of attempted murder. Here is a timeline of events relating to the case: 2002: Rudakubana's father Alphonse moves to the UK from Rwanda, according to an interview he gave to his local newspaper in Southport in 2015. August 7, 2006 : Rudakubana is born in Cardiff, Wales. 2013 : The family - including Rudakubana's father, mother and older brother - move from Wales to Banks in Lancashire, a few miles from Southport. July 29, 2024 : Shortly before midday, a knifeman enters a dance class at The Hart Space in Hart Street in Southport. Bebe, Elsie and Alice are fatally wounded. Eight other children are injured, as are instructor Leanne Lucas and businessman John Hayes. Police say they have detained a male and seized a knife. Within hours, claims spread online that the suspect is an asylum seeker who arrived in the UK by boat in 2023. Some claims include an alleged identity. July 30, 2024 : In the evening, a peaceful vigil is held outside Southport's Atkinson arts venue, where flowers are laid in memory of those who died. Shortly after the vigil, a separate protest begins outside the town's mosque in St Luke's Road. People throw items towards the mosque, property is damaged and police vehicles are set on fire. July 31, 2024 : Demonstrators gather in Whitehall, London, for an "Enough Is Enough" protest. Flares and cans are thrown at police and more than 100 people are arrested. Disorder also breaks out in Hartlepool, County Durham, and Aldershot, Hampshire. August 1, 2024 : Police announce that Rudakubana has been charged with the murders of Bebe, Elsie Dot and Alice, 10 counts of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article. He is not named by police because of his age. He appears in court in Liverpool and Honorary Recorder of Liverpool Andrew Menary KC rules he can be named, as he is due to turn 18 in a week. He initially smiled on entering the courtroom - then kept his face covered by his sweatshirt for the remainder of the proceedings before the case was adjourned. Later that evening, demonstrators gather outside a hotel in Newton Heath, Manchester. August 2, 2024 : Three police officers are taken to hospital after disorder in Sunderland. August 3, 2024 : There are scenes of violence during planned protests across the UK, including in Liverpool, Hull, Nottingham and Belfast. August 4, 2024 : Disorder continues, including outside a Holiday Inn Express in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, where masked demonstrators launch lengths of wood and sprayed fire extinguishers at police officers. August 5, 2024 : The Government holds an emergency Cobra meeting in the wake of the disorder and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer vows to "ramp up criminal justice". That evening, a peaceful vigil is held in Southport, a week on from the killings. Police deal with disorder in Plymouth, Devon and Darlington, County Durham. August 7, 2024 : Prison sentences for those involved in the unrest begin to be handed out. Derek Drummond, 58, is the first person to be jailed for violent disorder at Liverpool Crown Court, where he is sentenced to three years. More than 100 protests are planned for across the country, with counter-demonstrations taking place, but the majority of police forces report very little trouble. October 29, 2024 : Merseyside Police announces Rudakubana will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink the next day charged with production of a biological toxin, Ricin, and possession of information likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing to commit an act of terrorism. October 30, 2024 : Rudakubana appears at Westminster Magistrates' Court via videolink from HMP Belmarsh to face the two new charges. He holds his sweater over the bottom half of his face and does not respond when asked to confirm his name. November 13, 2024 : Rudakubana appears at Liverpool Crown Court via videolink. He covers his face with his grey sweatshirt and does not speak throughout the hearing. About 20 family members of victims sit in the public gallery. The case is adjourned until December 12, when a preparatory hearing will take place. January 20, 2025 : Rudakubana appears at Liverpool Crown Court for the first day of his trial where he pleads guilty to all 16 charges, including the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Southport killer's cushy life in prison despite hurling boiling water over guard
Axel Rudakubana killed Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, Alice Aguiar, nine, and six-year-old Bebe King at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Merseyside last summer Southport killer Axel Rudakubana has jail treats such as Maltesers and McCoy's delivered to his cell by prison officers - despite attacking a guard with boiling water. Rudakubana is still able to buy the snacks at London's Belmarsh Prison, where he is serving at least 52 years for killing three girls at a dance class. Sources inside the clink have called this "shocking and disgusting" as Rudakubana, 18, threw scalding water over a prison officer there earlier this month. The triple killer is also allowed to call family, have religious visits and receive money from relatives while at the jail in Plumstead area of southeast London. Responding to the development, Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick said: "I cannot believe this monster has been allowed to keep these privileges. "It's a disgrace. He should be stripped of them immediately, no questions asked. It's the least the victims of his horrendous crime would expect. We've got to regain control of prisons before an officer is killed." The stricken prison guard was rushed to hospital earlier this month after the attack. Yet, Rudakubana is still able to fill out a sheet and get treats sent to his cell, often delivered by close colleagues of the victim. "He's been spending £5.50 a week in the canteen since the attack, and can spend it on anything he likes as long as it's not dangerous. He's still allowed to buy things like Maltesers and Pringles crisps if he fancies them," a source told The Sun. "Prison officers, who are the colleagues of the guy he attacked, have to collect his canteen order and deliver it to his cell. It's made some angry and upset. The array of goods on the canteen list is quite staggering and it has all the decent brands." While the thug's TV has been removed from his cell and his time out of his cell has been limited, Rudakubana can also buy toiletries, vitamins, drinks and biscuits from the shop. The source added: "The principle of it is shocking — and he's been spending what he can every week since the attack. It's very rare for a governor to completely strip a prisoner of canteen rights but I'd say this is an instance where it's justified." The insider claims the teen has been sent money from his family since the attack on the officer, and has had phone calls with relatives. The attack saw Rudakubana, formerly of Banks, Lancashire, was allowed a kettle and is believed to have used it to boil water ahead of the "serious assault" on May 8. But he is, as a result, barred from buying anything that could be turned into a weapon, such as tins of tuna, after the jagged edge of a can was used to slash Sara Sharif's killer dad Urfan at Belmarsh in January. It is believed the guard in the Rudakubana case has returned to work. Speaking to The Sun, the Prison Service said it did not comment on individuals.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Monster's tuck shop! Southport killer Axel Rudakubana 'allowed to buy treats in prison such as Maltesers and crisps' despite throwing scorching water over a prison guard in horror attack
Southport killer Axel Rudakubana is allegedly allowed to buy treats in prison such as Maltesers and crisps despite throwing scorching water over a prison guard three weeks ago. The 18-year-old triple murderer, who was sentenced to 52 years for the murders of Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancome, seven, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, reportedly has the treats delivered to his cell in HMP Belmarsh. It is also claimed that he is allowed to call his family, have religious visits and receive money from relatives while in the south east London prison. A source told The Sun that Rudakubana has been 'spending £5.50 a week' since he attacked the guard and is allowed to buy 'anything he likes as long as it's not dangerous'. They added: 'He's still allowed to buy things like Maltesers and Pringles crisps if he fancies them.' Since Rudakubana attacked the guard he has been on a 'basic' level of treatment behind bars meaning he no longer has access to a TV and that his time out of his cell has been restricted. He is also said to be no longer permitted to purchase butter or baby oil which could be heated for an attack. The source added: 'He is mostly confined to his cell. He fills in a sheet and stuff gets delivered. 'That means that prison officers, who are the colleagues of the guy he attacked, have to collect his canteen order and deliver it to his cell.' Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick labelled Rudakubana a 'monster' and said that he had such privileges was a 'disgrace'. Mr Jenrick added: 'He should be stripped of them immediately, no questions asked. 'It's the least the victims of his horrendous crime would expect. We've got to regain control of prisons before an officer is killed.' Rudakubana is also believed to have had visits from an imam, a person who leads prayers in a mosque, since his attack. However the 18-year-old has been barred from religious events over concerns he would be targeted. MailOnline reported earlier this month that Rudakubana's pre-planned boiling water attack left a prison guard screaming in agony. It was feared the killer had added sugar to the scalding water in a bid to cause more severe injuries. But it was understood that the prison officer was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure and was discharged later that day. He is also believed to have returned to work the following week. Rudakubana has been caged on the same secure unit as Manchester Arena terrorist, Hashem Abedi, who assaulted prison guards in HMP Frankland last month.
